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Appendix 2: Approval of competent person
Appendix 2 lists the provisions of Section 3 of ESLPR concerning the requirements for approval of a competent person.
A.2.1 Section 3 of ESLPR -
"Approval, etc. of competent person
(1) The Director may, in accordance with this section, approve a person as a competent person for the purposes of this Regulation.
(2) An application for approval as a competent person shall be in such form as may be specified by the Director and shall be accompanied by the fee specified in the Schedule.
(3) Subject to subsection (4), the Director shall grant an application for approval as a competent person if-
(a) the Director is satisfied that-
(i) the person has attended and passed a course in the locating of underground electricity cables which has been approved by the Director for the purposes of this section; and
(ii) during the period of 3 years immediately preceding his application, the person has had not less than 6 months' practical experience in locating underground electricity cables, or has had such other practical experience as the Director may consider relevant and equivalent for the purposes of this Regulation; or
(b) in the opinion of the Director, the person is by reason of his knowledge and practical experience capable of carrying out the work of locating underground electricity cables in a competent manner,and the Director may grant his approval subject to such conditions as he reasonably thinks fit.
(4) The Director may refuse an application for approval under this section if a previous approval granted to the person has been revoked on grounds other than the grounds specified in section 6(2)(d) or (e).
(5) An approval granted under this section shall be valid for a period of 3 years from the date of its grant.
(6) The Director shall publish in the Gazette notice of any approval, granted by him for the purposes of this section, of a course in the locating of underground electricity cables."